A Soccer Z-Fold for the Make My Monday # 274

Mar 23, 2026 | Make My Monday | 0 comments

Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #273. Our host for this edition, Pamela, chose Hobbies for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

For my hobby card, I chose to highlight soccer. Our high school boys’ soccer team just won the state title, so I thought I would celebrate the team.

Here’s my z-fold card:

This card lets the DSP (designer series paper) do all the work! Here’s a look at the pages I used:

Measurements:

  • The Shaded Spruce base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
  • I used a piece of black cardstock measuring 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches for the front part of the z-fold
  • I needed two pieces of the soccer ball. DSP measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches so I’d have one for the inside and one for the outside
  • Trim a piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating cardstock and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • i trimmed the soccer jersey and shoes image to 4 by 5 inches
  • Trim a piece of white cardstock to 3-3/4 by 5 inches for the inside of the card
  • I used scraps of Shaded Spruce and white cardstock for the sentiment banner

The Z-Fold:

  • Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces of the card together
  • Adhere the black cardstock to the front flap of the z-fold making sure to line up the top, bottom, and left side of the edges
  • Adhere the Shady Spruce soccer ball DSP to the black cardstock layer
  • Wind black bakers’ twine around the soccer jersey piece of DSP three times and adhere the ends using tear & tape
    • Make sure the layers of the twine do not overlap so you can use liquid glue to adhere the DSP to the front of the z-fold
  • Adhere the soccer jersey DSP to the soccer ball DSP
  • Stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said Mix & Match stamp set in black ink on the scrap of the white cardstock
  • Crop the sentiment using one of the Textured Notes dies
  • Crop the Shaded Spruce cardstock using a label banner from the Stylish Shapes die set
  • Adhere the sentiment to the label banner
  • Add mini-dimensionals to the back of the label banner so they straddle the bakers’ twine and adhere it down
  • Stamp the inside sentiment in black ink on the white cardstock and adhere

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

 
 

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If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

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Again, thank you for stopping by today!

All Tied Up with Make My Monday #273

Mar 9, 2026 | Critter Crazy Challenge, Double Trouble Challenge, Make My Monday | 4 comments

Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #272. Our host for this edition, Guylaine, chose All Tied Up! for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my Easter easel card:

I combined my card for MMM with the Double Trouble Challenge #211, and their alternate double dare challenge, Critter Crazy Challenges #108. Of course, since this is a fun fold, I’m also including it in the Creative Creases Challenge #113, where I am a guest designer for this month’s challenge.

Here are their challenge banners:

      

Measurements:

  • The Flirty Flamingo base measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2 inches
  • I trimmed one piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the front, and a second one to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside
  • I used the floral pattern of the February Product of the Month DSP (designer series paper) Painted Illusions
    • I trimmed three different pieces of the Flirty Flamingo DSP, the first of which measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the front
    • The second measures 1/2 by 4 inches for the inside stop for the easel, to which I added dimensionals
    • The third piece measures 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • I punched a 1-inch circle from another Flirty Flamingo DSP pattern and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • I have had this banner for months in my stash of white cardstock leftovers and am glad to finally be able to use it
  • All the animals, grass, and sentiment banner were stamped in black ink on leftover pieces of white cardstock

What I Did:

  • I used the dark Flirty Flamingo blend to outline the white cardstock and DSP for the front of the card
  • Then I used the same blend to color a length of white diagonal ribbon
    • HINT: Make sure you let colored ribbon dry completely before trying to use it on your card – trust me on this
    • The alcohol ink will make the ribbon stiffer when it dries, so you will need to play with it to loosen the fibers
  • I used Smoky Slate, Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, and Pumpkin Pie blends to color all the animals and flowers
  • The tag turned out to be a combination of inks, daubers, then a blending brush
    • First, I daubed white craft ink on the tag
    • Then, I daubed Darling Duckling ink on it but I wasn’t happy with the results
    • I daubed more white craft ink on it, followed by daubing a light amount of Balmy Blue ink
    • Finally, I used the blending brush to soften the dauber markings
  • With the exception of the DSP stop on the inside of the card, I adhered all other paper elements using multipurpose liquid glue
  • Thread a length of the ribbon through the hole in the tag and adhere each end on the back of the DSP using tear & tape
  • Create a small bow and adhere it right below the threaded hole using glue dots
    • Adding it just below the threaded ribbon will allow it to sit closer to the cardstock layer
  • Adhere the DSP to the white cardstock, then adhere the layers to the base of the card
  • Use multipupose glue to adhere the critters, flowers, and sentiment banner to the tag
  • After stamping the inside sentiment and coloring the carrot, adhere the cardstock to the base
  • Adhere the DSP easel stop to the inside of the card
  • Finally, I added three Flirty Flamingo dots to the sentiment banner

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

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If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

Hello Spring Z-fold Card for the Make My Monday # 272

Feb 23, 2026 | Creative Creases, Make My Monday | 0 comments

Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #272. I’m hosting this challenge and chose For a Guy of Any Age for the theme. I used the Easter Basket bundle from the current mini-catalog. It will be back in stock the week of March 2, 2026, so get ready to order it next week.

When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my card:

This card is for my great-nephew for Easter. I used the February Product of the Month DSP (designer series paper) for this card. I plan to use it for both the cards for both of my great-nieces as well.

As always with a fun fold card, I will be adding this to the Creative Creases Challenge where the theme is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.

Measurements and Such:

  • The Pretty Peacock base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
  • The DSP for the front measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
  • Since I didn’t want the back of the DSP showing, I trimmed a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock to the same size and adhered them together
  • I cropped two arches from white cardstock and one from Pretty Peacock cardstock
  • I cropped the basket from Crumb Cake cardstock and used a blending brush to add Crumb Cake ink
  • Then, I used a Crumb Cake marker to outline the basket and added subtle lines to the basket handle
  • The grass was cropped from Lost Lagoon cardstock and adhered to the bottom of the basket
    • Both the grass and the scalloped layer on the basket have a mild arch to allow them to fit the shape of the basket perfectly
  • Add the grass and scalloped layer using multipurpose liquid glue
  • I stamped the duckling, rabbit, and carrot on scraps of white cardstock, then colored them with blends
  • Finally, I cropped the eggs from the same DSP as the background panel on the front
  • After adhering the DSP to the front panel, I adhered the layered arches
  • I added dimensionals to the back of the basket, rabbit, and eggs to adhered them to the white arch
  • I stamped the inside sentiment using Pretty Peacock ink and adhered the colored carrot and duckling and the Lost Lagoon grass

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

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Supplies Used:

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Painted Illusions 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper

Beautiful watercolors and whimsical patterns make up this one-of-a-kind paper. Make a wide variety of projects with this paper that is sure to dazzle!

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

Darling Dinos Valentine’s Day for Make My Monday # 271

Feb 9, 2026 | Make My Monday | 0 comments

Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #271. Our host and fearless leader, Billie A., chose Use Two Dies for the theme. I used a Darling Dino, a heart, and arrow set for my dies. There’s a class set for my great-nephew to share with his kindergarten class. I also made a class set of Valentine’s for his sister’s second grade class, which will be included for the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop on Wednesday.

When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my postcard style Valentine’s Day card:

Since the postcard base is white and my photo background is white, I needed to add a piece of cardstock behind the postcard.

What I Did:

  • When I am mass-producing cards, I get all my trimming, stamping, and cropping done first
    • When I put the cards together, I added all the DSP pieces, then went back and added the cardstock, heart, arrows, and dinosaurs
  • I used the Stampin’ Up! notecards and trimmed them in half for the bases of the postcards
    • The one pack of 20 notecards gave me enough postcards for both class sets of cards for my great-nephew and his sister
  • For both sets of cards, I trimmed 4 12″ x 12″ inch Made with Love pieces of DSP (designer series paper) to 4-inch strips, then trimmed those down to 3 inch x 4 inch pieces of DSP
    • If you are using directional DSP, make sure you pay attention to the orientation of the paper
  • I needed something to anchor the dinosaur, so I embossed a piece of cardstock using the Hearts of Love embossing folder and trimmed strips to 3/4 by 4-3/8 inches
  • The heart die cut actually has a tag piece on the top for ribbon, so I trimmed it off
  • The dinosaurs were stamped onto either Granny Apple Green or Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and cropped down
    • I colored the spikes and dots using the blunt end of the dark Granny Apple Green blend
  • I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the pieces together

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Supplies Used:

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It’s Time for a Joining Bonus!

Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been a better time to join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator. There’s no commitment beyond the initial joining quarter and you get to enjoy all the perks that come with that, like a 20–25% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more. And for a limited time, new demonstrators will receive our new Stampin’ Positioner tool FREE along with their Starter Kit!

It’s Time for the February Product of the Month!

Painted Illusions 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper

Beautiful watercolors and whimsical patterns make up this one-of-a-kind paper. Make a wide variety of projects with this paper that is sure to dazzle!

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

Clean & Simple with Make My Monday # 270

Jan 26, 2026 | Make My Monday | 0 comments

Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #270. Our host and fearless leader, Caz, chose Clean & Simple for the theme.

When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my CAS card:

I used watercolor paper for the front of the card, and just added a light Cloud Cover wash on the paper.

Clean & Simple:

  • Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
  • The Secret Sea base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
  • The watercolor paper measures 4-18 by 5-3/8 inches
    • After stamping the Secret Sea Prairie Grass on the watercolor paper, I trimmed along the bottom so that the grass stamp would be on the bottom edge
  • The front sentiment, from the Prairie Grass stamp set, was stamped using Secret Sea ink on Cloud Cover cardstock, then cropped using a banner die from Stylish Shapes die set
  • I needed to anchor the sentiment banner, so I simply added a length of the Cloud Cover ribbon
    • It’s easy to adhere the ends on the back using the tear & tape adhesive
    • When adding dimensionals to the back of the sentiment banner, make sure they will straddle the ribbon
  • I finished off the front with three Cloud Cover dots
  • The white card for the inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches and I stamped the sentiment and prairie grass in Secret Sea
  • I used a piece of the Cloud Cover 6 by 6 inch DSP for the envelope flap and trimmed it to 2-1/2 by 6 inches
  • Then, I punched a 1-inch circle from a scrap of Secret Sea DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal

With that, I’d completed this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Colors Used:

Current Supplies Used:

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You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!

Using Patterned Paper for Make My Monday # 269

Jan 12, 2026 | Make My Monday | 0 comments

Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #269. Our host, Melissa, chose Using Patterned Paper for the theme.

When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

Here’s my patterned paper easy-peasy card:

Creating the Easy-Peasy Card:

  • The Berry Burst base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
  • Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the mat
    • When I was making Christmas cards, I cropped so many arches from white cardstock, and I kept the negative of the arches to use for mats on future cards
  • The Regal Winter DSP (designer series paper), which is retired, measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
  • Trim another piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
  • Don’t forget to punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
  • I cropped the white and Berry Burst labels from scraps using the Nested Essentials die set
  • Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
  • After adhering the DSP to the white cardstock, I wrapped a length of white ribbon around the paper and tied it in a square knot
  • Then I adhered the Berry Burst label under the ribbon
  • I added dimensionals under the sentiment label making sure to straddle the ribbon
  • The white cardstock for the inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches, and I stamped the birthday sentiment in Berry Burst
  • Finally, I added brushed brass butterflies to the front of the card

With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

It’s Time for Bonus Days!

Here’s a video explaining the BONUS DAYS!

What better way to earn the January Product of the Month? Bonus Days & Product of the Month – Yes, Please!

Versatility is key! With the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set, you’ll always have the right words on hand—whether you’re creating birthday cards, thank-you notes, or a cheerful hello.

You can purchase the Product of the Month item for only $5 USD | $5 CAD when you spend $75 USD | $100 CAD or more in a single order.  I’ve already ordered this item and am looking forward to adding these sentiments to my other sentiment stamp sets.

You can reach me at  [email protected], and you can find me in the Find A Demonstrator index for Sue Jackson, Florida.

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

Just click on this link to be directed to my store 24/7.

Again, thank you for stopping by today!